Breakthrough T1D Greater Blue Ridge has exciting Social Media & Event Internship opportunities available for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017. These positions are ideal for undergraduate students seeking experience in the non-profit sector, including event-planning, marketing  and fundraising.

 Breakthrough T1D is a non-profit whose primary purpose is fundraising for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. To raise these funds, Breakthrough T1D Greater Blue Ridge holds two big fundraising events a year, ONE WALK and The Star City Denim & Diamonds Gala, along with various other smaller scale events.  The successful intern will help with anything and everything related to these events, from planning and logistics, to event day production.

As many as three million Americans are currently living with T1D. When you take into consideration the family members and friends who are also affected by T1D, the numbers are astronomical. Breakthrough T1D Greater Blue Ridge  wants to make every effort to reach those affected by T1D in our area. Assistance with social media  will help us develop strategies to increase our reach across social media platforms.

Qualified Applicants should have superior organizational and time management skills, excel at working independently and seek to grow as professionals.  Strong interpersonal and communications skills  are essential.  Applicants must be able to work as a team, and must demonstrate leadership qualities and a willingness to learn.

Special Events Interns will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in a key project that will include, but not limited to:

• Support the One Walk registration and sponsorship process, including follow-up phone calls to past and prospective teams and partners.
• Compose social media posts for One Walk promotions
• Assist with mailing list maintenance as needed
• Help with website maintenance
• Additional One Walk duties as assigned
• Minimum Commitment: 12 hours per week Junior/Senior year college students preferred

Internships are unpaid, but should receive academic credit or work study for work with Breakthrough T1D. Please contact your academic advisor for more information on academic credit approval and policy.

How to Apply
For Summer 2017 please submit a cover letter and resume by May 31^st to greaterblueridge@BreakthroughT1D.org.

For Fall 2017, please submit a cover letter and resume by July 3^th to greaterblueridge@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Breakthrough T1D Greater Blue Ridge is located at 3959 Electric Road, #222, 540-772-1975.